New York Colonial Note Fr#NY-170 August 25, 1774 4s PMG 25 *New York Water Works*
The August 25, 1774 New York City issue was the first paper money issued by an American city. The 4 Shilling notes were printed and issued, but by error they were not authorized. The reverse of this note features a steam operated water pump by Christopher Colles. Hugh Gaine printed 4000 of these 4 Shilling notes in red and black ink. Attractive problem free note.
Signers: Jacob Lefferts, John H. Cruger
The August 25, 1774 New York City issue was the first paper money issued by an American city. The 4 Shilling notes were printed and issued, but by error they were not authorized. The reverse of this note features a steam operated water pump by Christopher Colles. Hugh Gaine printed 4000 of these 4 Shilling notes in red and black ink. Attractive problem free note.
Signers: Jacob Lefferts, John H. Cruger
The August 25, 1774 New York City issue was the first paper money issued by an American city. The 4 Shilling notes were printed and issued, but by error they were not authorized. The reverse of this note features a steam operated water pump by Christopher Colles. Hugh Gaine printed 4000 of these 4 Shilling notes in red and black ink. Attractive problem free note.
Signers: Jacob Lefferts, John H. Cruger
Date: August 25, 1774
Denomination: 4 Shillings
Friedberg #: NY-170
State: New York
Certification: PMG
Grade: 25
Comments: None